Your asthma flared on a Monday in September. The first opening at your doctor’s office was ten days out. Since then, a neighbor has told you twice that her concierge doctor answers texts on Saturdays. So, before you look into concierge medicine appointments in Annandale, VA, you’d like to know what same-day and next-day access looks like in practice. Here’s what Healthline says, alongside how you’d request a same-day visit at Annandale Primary Care.
Who Answers When a Concierge Doctor Is Away?
According to Healthline, concierge members typically get same-day or next-day appointments and can reach their doctor by cell phone and email, often around the clock. The same article adds that concierge doctors usually see six to eight people a day, compared with around 20 in a traditional practice, where waits can stretch to several weeks.
How Does Same-Day Access Work at an Annandale Primary Care Office?
Healthline notes that concierge access is often 24/7, though it adds that details vary by practice. So, the membership agreement is the place to check who covers your calls and which concerns your doctor will handle by phone. In addition, Healthline suggests asking what services the practice offers and how it works with your insurance. Keep in mind that chest pain or trouble breathing is a 911 call at any practice.
Here, same-day appointments are often available, as our home page notes, and we accept most insurance plans. When you call at 7:30 a.m. on a Thursday, ask which provider has the first opening that day. You can also schedule online, and our site links to the patient portal.
In the event Dr. Connie Le is booked, ask about an opening with Alex Nguyen, AGPCNP-BC, a board-certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, or another member of her team. Then, the two of you will go over your asthma plan at our Annandale office on Evergreen Lane or our Fairfax office on Old Lee Highway.
Schedule Your Visit at Annandale Primary Care
After your visit, you’ll know how quickly our office can see you for a flare, and whether a concierge fee would add anything you’d use. Call Annandale Primary Care at (703) 642-6633 to book your appointment.